OYSTERS OPEN COMPLETELY WHEN THE MOON IS FULL;
AND WHEN THE CRAB SEES ONE IT THROWS A PIECE OF STONE
OR SEAWEED INTO IT AND THE OYSTER CANNOT CLOSE AGAIN SO THAT IT
SERVES THE CRAB FOR MEAT.
SUCH IS THE FATE OF HIM WHO OPENS
HIS MOUTH TOO MUCH AND THEREBY PUTS HIMSELF AT THE MERCY
OF THE LISTENER.
OR SEAWEED INTO IT AND THE OYSTER CANNOT CLOSE AGAIN SO THAT IT
SERVES THE CRAB FOR MEAT.
SUCH IS THE FATE OF HIM WHO OPENS
HIS MOUTH TOO MUCH AND THEREBY PUTS HIMSELF AT THE MERCY
OF THE LISTENER.
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